Five health insurance carriers will again offer Illinois consumers individual Gold, Silver and Bronze plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with a slight decrease in overall rates, according to a news release from the Illinois Department of Insurance.
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Art show at St. Paul Church
St. Paul Community Church, 18200 Dixie Highway, is hosting a resident artists open house on Sunday, Nov. 3, from noon to 3 p.m. Seven artists will display their works. Guests can enjoy refreshments. For additional information, contact Judy McGee at [email protected].
Sheriff announces ‘Operation Deadly Distractions’
Cook County Sheriff’s Police launched “Operation Deadly Distractions” to curb the rampant and dangerous use of cell phones by motorists, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Wednesday, Oct. 23, at a press conference with national safety experts. “Put the phone down. You are endangering yourself and everyone on the road when you[Read More…]
Business and fashion success because of doors opened by women like Elizabeth Keckley
Editor’s note: This story was provided by the Flossmoor Community Relations Committee. It is part of a series that paired local black-owned business people with their counterparts from history. This story features Brenda Livingston, owner of Maxine’s Boutique, and Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, a 19th century dress maker. What inspired you[Read More…]
Cook County funds allow for expansion of Girls STEAM Ahead
The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support an expansion of the Homewood Science Center’s Girls STEAM Ahead Success program. The workforce development program will now reach freshmen girls from low-income families who attend Rich Township High School District 227.
Laramie Project to be performed at GSU
On Nov. 1, 2 and 3, Governors State University’s Theatre and Performance Studies program will present “The Laramie Project,” a docudrama reflection on the kidnapping and brutal murder of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay student at the University of Wyoming. The production, created by Moises Kaufman and members of[Read More…]
Winning photos announced for Izaak Walton 2020 calendar
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve recently announced the winning entries for its 2020 wall calendar. Nearly 60 photographers submitted entries as part of a contest conducted in September. There are 14 winning entries, including one photo for each of the 12 months plus the front and back covers.
Illinois Philharmonic opens season with Saturday performance
Renowned pianist Xiayin Wang will perform works byAnderson and Gershwin at the IPO’s 42nd seasonopener. (Facebook photo)
Metra announces 14th annual safety contest
Metra has announced the launch of the 14th Annual Safety Poster and Essay Contest, asking students to illustrate through posters and essays the importance of safe behaviors near the railroad. This year’s theme is “Obey the Signs,” which emphasizes the importance of looking for and obeying signs and control devices[Read More…]
Lighthouse LGBTQ hosts program about new inclusive Illinois school curriculum
Lighthouse LGBTQ is hosting a special program and discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 16, about the Illinois Inclusive Curriculum bill passed by the Illinois legislature this spring. Guest speaker will be Victor Salvo, co-founder and executive director of The Legacy Project in Chicago. Guests are invited to come to the Flossmoor Community[Read More…]
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